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Discussion centers on negative reactions to Bambu Lab around its OrcaSlicer/BambuLab-related distribution and permissions, with some commenters using harsh language. Separately, there are concerns that Bambu Lab’s actions may be violating norms of open source collaboration.

ContextGamers NexusJeff GeerlingView all sources →
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Key Takeaway People are criticizing Bambu Lab’s handling of OrcaSlicer-BambuLab and accusing it of abusing open-source expectations.
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open source social contract OrcaSlicer distribution permission/rights dispute bambu lab a1 bambu lab a1 mini
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People are criticizing Bambu Lab’s handling of OrcaSlicer-BambuLab and accusing it of abusing open-source expectations.

Discussion centers on negative reactions to Bambu Lab around its OrcaSlicer/BambuLab-related distribution and permissions, with some commenters using harsh language. Separately, there are concerns that Bambu Lab’s actions may be violating norms of open source collaboration.

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  • ● Open source social contract — Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract Jeff Geerling

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Gamers Nexus · 24d ago
Fuck You, Bambu Lab: OrcaSlicer-BambuLab Download (with permission)

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Jeff Geerling · 25d ago
Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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What to Watch

  • Follow discussions around OrcaSlicer-BambuLab downloads and permission wording for any clarifications or reversals. Gamers Nexus
  • Watch for follow-up commentary or responses addressing claims about “abusing the open source social contract.” Jeff Geerling

What Changed

  • Fuck You, Bambu Lab: OrcaSlicer-BambuLab Download (with permission) Gamers Nexus
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Jeff Geerling · 1 article

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